Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has just started addressing the 68th session of UN General Assembly. The focus is on terrorism, expansion of U N Security Council, disarmament and development.

Dr. Singh is expected to raise the issue of recent terror attacks by militants in Sambha of Jammu and Kashmir and continuing menace of terrorism emanating from across the border of Pakistan. He will take the opportunity to stake India's claim for permanent membership of Security Council. Our Correspondent says, India's claim for permanent seat in the Security Council is sure to get the backing of African countries.

The News Services Division of All India Radio will broadcast a half an hour special live programme on Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh's address to the United Nations General Assembly followed by a discussion by experts sitting in our Studio. This can be heard on Indraprastha, FM Gold channels and additional frequencies from 9.30 pm tonight.

Dr.Manmohan Singh will hold his first meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif tomorrow where he is likely to ask him to rein in terror elements operating from
Pakistan's soil and unleashing violence in India.

This will be his first meeting with him after Nawaz Sharif returned to power winning the polls. Though expectations were high, Dr.Manmohan Singh himself had cautioned against it because of this week’s terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nawaz Sharif told news persons earlier that he is committed to improving bilateral ties with India. He said he is looking forward to the meeting with Dr.Singh to make a new beginning and to re-engage with India in a substantive and purposeful dialogue.